Drunk Driver Kills Texas Man in Highway 260 Collision

Posted By The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC || 11-Jun-2013

On June 6 at approximately 3:40 p.m., a 51-year-old Cedar Park man was
driving westbound on Highway 290 between McDade and Elgin when his vehicle
was clipped. His truck skidded sideways on impact and rolled several times.
The driver was killed in the
car accident.

It was initially stated that the driver of the other vehicle, a Hyundai,
was distracted. However, after the
fatal accident, the 47-year-old Bastrop man was arrested and charged with intoxicated
manslaughter. He was transported to the Bastrop County Jail. It was not
stated whether he was injured.

Police did not state how fast the drivers were traveling prior to the accident
or what led them to believe that the
driver was intoxicated. The man's blood alcohol level was not released. Emergency officials
were forced to close several lanes as they responded to the scene.

Driving under the influence creates a danger for every person on the road.
Any person who drives while intoxicated may be civilly liable to those
who are injured as a result of that behavior. A criminal conviction for
DWI or intoxication manslaughter is conclusive proof that the person was
not driving carefully. The conviction may be entered into evidence in
a civil case.

When a person is killed due to another driver's wrongful behavior,
family members could be able to bring a
wrongful death suit on behalf of the victim. A personal injury attorney may be able to
assist with investigating the accident, obtaining records from the criminal
court case and interviewing witnesses. This process may allow the attorney
to negotiate with the insurance company in seeking a fair settlement that
includes funeral expenses, lost earning potential and medical bills.